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you should hear all the sirens and the helicopters. It unbelievable. I thought it was a drill. I'm wondering if it has anything to do with all the sirens I am hearing over here on Tremont Street by Government Center. I had heard all sorts of emergency vehicles scrambling for a good 20 minutes or so...

I never realized the T coud schedule accidents. Yep, they can see the future and carefully plan to handle such discrepancies accordingly. That's why our T runs so smoothly and efficiently! Anywaysssssss: Blue Line service is being diverted at Maverick due to power problem at Orient Heights. Shuttle...

Re: The Thomas Crown Affair

 by BostonUrbEx ¦  Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:13 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: MBTA in other media (ex-MBTA in the movies) ¦  Replies: 183 ¦  Views: 47290

That sign looks exactly like [at least, to my memory] like the sign which still exists in one of the Chinatown emergency exits, a former entrance.

Re: Interesting Consists(North and South Side)

 by BostonUrbEx ¦  Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:10 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Interesting Consists(North and South Side) RETIRED ¦  Replies: 923 ¦  Views: 97631

Could be 100 cars awaiting repairs but are still capable of service. However, it does look like there's some pretty hard times. Has there ever been such an equipment shortage like this in the past?

Red Line experiencing 10-15 min delays between Harvard and Alewife due to switch problems at Davis. 1/12/2010 4:17 PM Wouldn't "Alewife" be a more accurate location than "Davis"? Or is there a crossover close to Davis? If so how often could they possibly use it that it would caus...

Re: Parking Questions

 by BostonUrbEx ¦  Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:17 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Parking Questions / Discussion ¦  Replies: 119 ¦  Views: 34459

Wow, reading these comments I feel I'm being ripped for my $5.50/day at Oak Grove. :(

And @whoever said Oak Grove needs a garage... YES, it really does! IMO, any terminus should...

Re: AM Radio Train Station Broadcasts

 by BostonUrbEx ¦  Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:32 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: AM Radio Train Station Broadcasts ¦  Replies: 25 ¦  Views: 10752

Oh my God, the MBTA plans on implementing a small, but useful project. What's the catch?!

It doesn't mention this project at all:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Station_Tower

Is that completely unrelated?

Interesting, anyone know the exact predicament of said "disabled train"?

Re: Commuter Rail Delay Tracker/ Discussion

 by BostonUrbEx ¦  Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:06 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Commuter Rail Delay Tracker/ Discussion (RETIRED) ¦  Replies: 1489 ¦  Views: 154272

Lowell - Train 1303 (10:00am outbound) is experiencing 30 to 40 minute delays. 1/2/2010 10:30 AM


Hmm

I'm surprised by the amount of graffiti in the old Broadway streetcar tunnel. Obviously not very secure for a sealed tunnel accessible only through a locked door, eh?

Re: South Station @ 25-30 years ago

 by BostonUrbEx ¦  Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:46 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Vintage High Res Pictures Discussion ¦  Replies: 638 ¦  Views: 225739

Ghetto grills on just one window? Was this when they were first putting them on?

Red Line Advisories Upcoming Bus Replacement Service Saturday, January 2 to Monday, January 4 Beginning at the start of service on Saturday, January 2 to the start of service Monday, January 4, Red Line service between Alewife and Harvard Stations will be replaced with shuttle buses. This replaceme...

Re: Red Line Derailment South of Alewife (12/22/09)

 by BostonUrbEx ¦  Thu Dec 24, 2009 1:47 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Red Line Derailment South of Alewife (12/22/09) ¦  Replies: 32 ¦  Views: 4700

http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/12/mbta_alewife_de.html Broken wheel blamed for the derailment. ... and the wall problem was due to the system's aging infrastructure. ... I believe they mean "relatively new - but poorly constructed - infrastructure"? Also, the second a...

Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

 by BostonUrbEx ¦  Thu Dec 24, 2009 1:42 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS !!! ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 1312

Merry Christmas to all. :-D

So, what's everyone getting? I took a peak and saw that the MBTA got me free rides on T for the day. :P

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